Scout 800 To-Do List

Whoo boy, I really stepped in it on this one. There is a lot of work to do here. In rough order, here’s how I see things:

  • Dump more MMO down the cylinders, and get the engine to spin free (I’ll probably switch to an ATF/acetone cocktail here)
  • Check the oil it’s full, but the oil is black
  • Pull the battery out
  • Pull the ignition cyl out and swap with a spare Done!
  • Clean and gap the plugs Done, although one of the plugs is cross-threaded
  • Hang the doors on the truck Mostly done. The driver’s door is hung with two bolts.
  • Clean out the bed and remove the seat
  • Pull out some spare tail lights and replace them Two spare lenses are in place.
  • Spray everything else down with penetrant—this is ongoing
  • Test the plug wires
  • Pull the coil and replace it
  • Rebuild the carb
  • Clean out the distributor, points, and rotor
  • Test for spark
  • Hook up the boat tank, route the fuel to a jerry can
  • Pull the distributor and prime the oil pump
  • Figure out what hardware goes into the cab top
  • Power wash the engine
  • Rebuild the entire brake system—master cylinder, drums, and lines
  • Test the alternator and see if it works
  • Find a set of replacement seats somewhere
  • Find a replacement passenger seat base
  • Find a rollbar